Today is the Deadline
Return to School- Enrollment Options
The deadline for the Return to School- Enrollment Options survey is today, Wednesday, July 15th. The survey can be found here.
If no response is received, the student will automatically be enrolled for in-person instruction for the year.
Additional information is available here: Virtual online instruction, In-school learning, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and Return to School.
National PTA Meeting
How Can We Safely Reopen Schools in the Fall?
A special event for the education community and parents to dialogue with health experts via webinar on July 16th from 7:00–8:15 pm. Register here
When COVID-19 began its slow spread across the country, schools in every state shut their doors to help flatten the curve—and they stayed closed for in-person instruction through the rest of the 2019–20 school year. And while businesses and other industries are beginning to reopen, it’s clear that the economy relies on our public education system for true recovery. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics have released their guidelines for reopening K–12 schools, though many questions remain as states and school districts develop their plans for the fall. Join physicians from the Infectious Diseases Society of America as they discuss what is known about COVID-19 and its impact on children and youth, as well as how we can help mitigate risks for transmission in schools for students and staff. Questions can be sent in advance through the registration link.
Moderator
The Honorable John B. King Jr.
President and CEO, The Education Trust
Former U.S. Secretary of Education
Presenters
Wendy Armstrong, MD
IDSA Board of Directors, Emory University School of Medicine
Tina Tan, MD
IDSA Board of Directors, Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Co-Hosted by:
AASA, The School Superintendents’ Association
American School Counselor Association
Association of Educational Service Agencies
Association of School Business Officials International
Council of Administrators of Special Education
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Learning First Alliance
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of School Psychologists
National Association of Secondary School Principals
National Association of State Boards of Education
National Association of State Directors of Special Education
National Education Association
National PTA
National School Boards Association
School-Based Health Alliance
The Education Trust
New Start Date for the 2020-2021 School Year
At their July 9 business meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved delaying the start of the 2020-21 school year to provide staff members additional time to plan instruction and schedules, provide professional staff development, and finalize transportation and other operational details.
The revised calendar delays the first instructional day for students by two weeks, from Tuesday, August 25th, to Tuesday, September 8th. Other employee work schedules will remain unchanged and the revised calendar provides adjustments for additional staff development and planning time between Tuesday, August 25, and Thursday, September 3.
View the revised 2020-21 school year calendar.
Summer Office Hours and Registration
While the Little Run office staff continues to telework, we are now able to meet with families in person via appointment.
If you need assistance with anything or to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to reach out to Marianne McLaughlin at mlmclaughlin@fcps.edu or Monica Mohr at memohr@fcps.edu.
If you would like to register your child for school, please email Victoria Reyes at vvreyes@fcps.edu.
We look forward to seeing our families!
Mental Wellness Consultations
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will continue to offer mental wellness consultations throughout the summer. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being or if your child would like to speak with a school psychologist or school social worker, please request a consultation. Our FCPS mental health providers are available to help families get needed support through a 45-minute phone consultation or through secure video conferencing. Appointments are open to all FCPS families.
Consultations are offered in two ways:
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Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social-emotional, behavioral, or academic functioning. Information about community resources will also be made available.
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Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions; as well as academic challenges such as organization, time-management, or adjusting to a new school.
We encourage parents to take advantage of this service. Click here to request a consultation. You may also leave us a message at 571-423-4276.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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